Andrew P. Genninger, 84, the Commandant of the Marine Corps League Detachment 1207, was first in line to greet the returning Marines. He said he served n WWII, Korea and Vietnam during his career in the Marine Corps.
— John Gibbins / John Gibbins/UT San Diego

The Apicela family waited for their husband/father, Michael Apicela to arrive at Miramar. Right to left, wife Angela and sons Cooper, Nevan and Avery had a sign waiting for him.
— John Gibbins / John Gibbins/UT San Diego